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UVA Circle — Meaning & Usage

The UVA circle communicates that a sunscreen meets the relevant recommended level of UVA protection.

Reference authority
Cosmetics Europe / European Commission guidance
Programme / market
European Union / France / Germany
Mark type
Informational symbol
Artwork access
See source requirements
Source checked
23 September 2026

What this mark means

The UVA circle communicates that a sunscreen meets the relevant recommended level of UVA protection.

Before using this resource

  1. Check the sunscreen’s UVA assessment and the current labelling recommendation before using the symbol.
  2. Open the official resource below and keep the current guidance with your artwork brief.
  3. Have the finished layout checked against the product records and destination-market requirements.

A detail worth checking

The SPF number describes a different protection measure. Neither the circle nor SPF should be chosen without the product’s test evidence.

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Useful to know

Which resource should I use for UVA Circle?

Start with Cosmetics Europe / European Commission guidance. The official link below is the route to the programme’s guidance and any artwork it makes available. Check the conditions for this specific symbol before choosing a layout.

Does downloading the artwork give me permission to use it?

Use the responsible organisation’s specification and any applicable licensing terms. A reference image does not establish product approval.

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